February 8th, 2012 by Heather Westenhofer
Many Slow Foodies are involved in the Transition movement and it is coming to more and more cities in Orange County. Active Transition communities are already at work in Laguna Beach and Aliso Viejo, with Irvine coming next. Here is info for those in the Irvine area:
You are invited
 to Transition Irvine’s first potluck event,
 on Sunday, February 12, 2012.
Transition Irvine is becoming an official Transition Town Community. Please join this promising movement. Transition Towns are spreading across the globe as communities work together to develop practical alternatives to fuel-based economies. For more information on the transition movement check out: http://www.transitionus.org/
It will be a fun social event with great food, lively discussions, an information session, and an energizing drumming circle. So come join our growing community of like-minded, active, and engaged eco-citizens.
New members are welcome!
Bring a healthy potluck dish and/or beverage to share.
Join us from 5pm at the
Jutta/Jesus Gamboa residence:
134 Starcrest
Irvine, Ca 92603
RSVP to germanprof@hotmail.com
February 8th, 2012 by Heather Westenhofer
Slow Foodies may be interested in this upcoming event:
Event Title:Â Re-Imagining Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Southern California
Date: Wednesday, March 7 from 6pm – 9pm
Details: The event will feature networking opportunities as well as a moderated panel with several Southern California-based sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs as they discuss their companies, their perceptions of the marketplace opportunity for sustainable agriculture, challenges that they face and more.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided by event sponsor Whole Foods Market, Westwood Village will be served.
Event Location:  UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles, CA. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Â
Event Registration:Â http://seedstockandersonevent.eventbrite.com
December 14th, 2011 by Heather Westenhofer
An SFOC member gave us the tip on this opportunity to enjoy some authentic Slavic eats!
Handmade Slavic treats. Stock up on prune, apricot, walnut and poppy seed kolachki and potato cheese pierogi, St. Nicholas cookies and other treats. Â
What: Holiday bake sale                
Date: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011
Time: After church, which will be approximately 11:30am
Where:Â Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
Address: Â 995 West St., Anaheim, CA 92801
(about 1 1/2 miles from both the 5 and 91 freeways)
Parking: Plenty and free
Sitting area and coffee will be served, so you can enjoy your sweet treats right away!
November 11th, 2011 by Heather Westenhofer
Join the Master Gardeners one Thursday every month for a free series on growing your own food. DETAILS
